The Mount Pivots During COVID-19 Pandemic

“WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO THINK ABOUT EDUCATION IN DIFFERENT WAYS—and specifically delivery of education in different ways in the COVID-19 world,” said Jennifer Staiger, Ph.D., associate provost for Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education.

Before the start of the pandemic, the Mount began moving toward asynchronous learning options for graduate programs in order to compete in the marketplace. Students now have the option to take in-person hybrid classes at the Frederick and Emmitsburg locations or choose synchronous or asynchronous learning—whatever best suits their schedules. At present, all adult undergraduate, graduate science and MHA programs are available in person or online (synchronously), while MBA and MS of sport management are available as asynchronous online programs.

“We started to talk about what other academic curriculums might be in demand and attractive to working adults,” Staiger said. “This fall we added an undergraduate degree in communication.” The Mount’s timely addition highlights agility and responsiveness to meet the moment—at a time when many are experiencing first-hand the value of crisis communication, social media strategy and marketing.

Some working professionals have lost their jobs or may want to update their skills and continue their education, quality, affordable online learning options provide the convenience and safety necessary to pursue those aspirations with confidence.

Graduate Degrees

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Biotechnology & Management

Master of Science in Sport Management

Master of Health Administration

Master of Education in Reading

Master of Education in Technology Facilitation

Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Philosophical Studies

Certificate Programs

Advanced Study in Reading

Data Science

Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation

Government Contracting

Instructional Leadership

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Organizational Development Project

Management Quality Assurance and

Regulatory Science Risk Management and

Cybersecurity Technology Facilitation

Adult Undergraduate Programs

Accounting

Business

Communication NEW!

Criminal Justice

Elementary Education

Elementary Education/Special Education

Human Services

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